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Re: Re: Re: Putting a diesel in IH halfton
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Posted by Wardner on April 28, 2004 at 11:20:38 from (63.159.104.18):
In Reply to: Re: Re: Putting a diesel in IH halfton posted by mud -hey!- on April 28, 2004 at 06:11:27:
I changed out the Model B tranny for a '39 Ford top shift. It bolts right in. I made a 1" thick aluminum plate adaptor to join the 220 diesel Merc. The rest was misc motor mounts, linkages. and hoses. I am using an electric fan that works well. Sitting in the cab, you would not know that the truck was altered. I used the same spoon throttle. The fuel shut off is the former choke. It even sounds like a Model A or B. The only difference on the exterior is the Mack "Diesel" script that was used on the old B Models. It hangs on the headlamp cross bar via a small SS bracket. This engine was designed to push a 3000 lb car in comfort. It is quite lively in my 2300 lb truck. I have never thought about installing a turbo. The induction and injection systems would require substantial alteration. Not even sure if there is a kit.
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